Historical Events
- Common tern banded in Maine; found dead in 1919 in Africa (1st bird known to have crossed the Atlantic)
- Confederate veterans at the Great Reunion of 1913 reenact Pickett's Charge; upon reaching the high-water mark of the Confederacy they are met by the outstretched hands of friendship from Union survivors
Wimbledon Men's Tennis
Wimbledon Men's Tennis: New Zealander Anthony Wilding wins 4th straight Wimbledon title beating American Maurice McLoughlin 8-6, 6-3, 10-8
Famous Birthdays
- Hugh Stirling Mackenzie, British Royal Navy officer, born in Inverness, Scotland (d. 1996)
- William Deakin, British historian and warden (St Anthony's College Oxford), born in London (d. 2005)
About July 3, 1913
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 110 years, 9 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer
